Entry to Diploma Skill Set CHCSS00147 is the new pathway many educators search when they are ready to move into the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care but do not meet the current entry rules.

Most people want clarity on three things. Who the skill set is for, what you actually complete, and how to manage it while working in a centre. At Venture Education, we deliver CHCSS00147 in a blended workplace based format, so you can keep working while you build the skills and evidence needed to progress.

If you want to read the course overview first, you can view the Entry to Diploma Skill Set CHCSS00147 page here.

What is Entry to Diploma Skill Set CHCSS00147

CHCSS00147 is a nationally recognised skill set that contributes towards satisfying the entry requirements for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care for people who cannot demonstrate the required cumulative employment.

On our course page, we explain it is designed for workers with qualifications in early childhood education and care roles who are seeking to enter the CHC50125 Diploma, particularly where they are unable to demonstrate 12 months of cumulative full time employment.

In plain terms, this skill set helps you close the gap between being qualified and being eligible to start the Diploma, while also strengthening your professional practice in the room.                                                             

Who CHCSS00147 is designed for

This course is a good fit when you are already qualified, already working or returning to the sector, but you need a clearer pathway into the Diploma.

CHCSS00147 can suit you if you

• Hold a Certificate III level or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Cannot demonstrate the required cumulative employment to meet the Diploma entry rules right now

• Want a shorter, focused program that builds confidence and capability in professional practice and leadership tasks

If you are not sure whether this applies to you, the fastest way to get clarity is to submit an enquiry and we will map your best entry option based on your qualification history and current role.                                             

What you study in the Entry to Diploma skill set

This skill set supports educators to be more effective in their work practices while learning how to observe and support children and improve on professional practice.

The program includes three core units;

• CHCMGT003 Lead the work team

• PSPGEN124 Provide workplace coaching

• CHCPRP003 Reflect and improve own professional practice

You will also see the learning focus reflected in the course overview, including observation to inform practice, supporting children’s learning in everyday moments, and strengthening cultural understanding and professional practice.

The practical value is simple. You are not just collecting a statement of attainment. You are building the skills that help you lead, mentor, and communicate confidently in a service.                                                                

How long it takes and how delivery works

On our course page, the duration is listed as 2 to 4 months, with delivery in blended learning and workplace based format. 

For placement, assessments are completed in a regulated education and care service. 
That means your day to day work can support your progress, as long as you have the right access in the workplace and a supervisor who can support sign off where required.                                                              

Entry requirements you need to plan for early

To keep your progress smooth, we recommend checking these requirements before you start

• Hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Have appropriate LLN skills aligned to the ACSF level

• Hold a current Blue Card or evidence you have applied

• Have access to a workplace supervisor and manage staff or have the opportunity to manage staff for assessment purposes

If you are aiming for government funding, our course page notes you must be an existing worker in early childhood education and care and hold a Certificate III or higher level qualification.

To explore fees and funding options, start here and then we can confirm eligibility with you.                              

How to manage CHCSS00147 while working in a centre

Most educators doing this skill set are already juggling ratios, routines, programming and family communication. The key is not doing more. The key is aligning your assessments with what you already do.

Here is what works best for working educators

Make your roster do the heavy lifting

Because assessments are completed in a regulated service, you can plan your tasks around the parts of your week where leadership and mentoring already show up. Think open and close routines, supporting new staff, guiding a casual, leading a small improvement task, or coaching a teammate through a room transition.

Use a simple weekly structure so you do not fall behind

We recommend a consistent weekly rhythm across the 2 to 3 month period. Keep it steady, not intense.

A workable weekly plan
• One admin block each week, around 30 minutes, to upload evidence and note what is next                                 
• One study block each week, around 60 to 90 minutes, to complete learning and one task                                      
• One workplace moment each week, around 10 minutes, where you capture a real example related to leading a team, coaching, or reflective practice

This structure is designed to match our blended delivery model with trainer support and workplace visits.

Do not wait for the perfect week

The fastest way to lose momentum is waiting for a quiet week in a centre. Set a minimum weekly commitment and protect it. Even small progress each week keeps the course manageable.                                     

How this leads into the CHC50125 Diploma

Students who successfully complete this skill set and wish to continue may be eligible for credit towards the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

This is the step that helps many educators move forward with confidence, especially when their goal is to progress into lead educator, coordinator, manager or director pathways.

If your plan is Diploma next, it is worth reviewing our Diploma page as well so you can see the bigger pathway and where you want to land.                                                                                                                      

Rolling intakes and how to start quickly

We offer weekly rolling course intakes for skill sets, so you can enrol at a time that suits you rather than waiting for a term start.

If you want to begin soon, the best move is to map your workplace support and eligibility first, then lock in your start date.

You can also see CHCSS00147 listed as a course option on our Get Started enquiry form, which makes it easy to request a call about the right pathway.                                                                                                          

Choose the simplest pathway into the Diploma 

Entry to Diploma Skill Set CHCSS00147 is designed for educators who are ready to move forward but need a bridge into the Diploma.

With a short duration, workplace based assessments, and a steady weekly structure, you can build momentum without stepping away from your centre. Send an enquiry and we will help you confirm whether CHCSS00147 is the right step, and how to fit it around your roster and responsibilities.